Minimalist lab grown diamond rings keep the metal out of the way: thin bands, low settings, no halo and no ornament, so the only thing you notice is the stone and the line of the finger. Every Ronora minimalist ring is set with real CVD lab grown diamonds, VVS-VS clarity, D-E-F colorless, made to order in solid gold or platinum.
Does a minimalist ring look too small?
It looks smaller than the same stone in a halo, because there is nothing around it adding visual bulk. That is the point. A thin band actually makes the centre stone read slightly larger by comparison, since there is less metal competing with it.
Is a thin band strong enough for daily wear?
Yes, in solid gold or platinum. Below about 1.5mm a band becomes more prone to bending over years of wear, so Ronora keeps minimalist bands at or above that. Platinum is the most durable choice if the ring is never removed.
14K or 18K gold for a minimalist lab grown diamond ring?
14K gold is the harder alloy, so it holds the shape of a thin band better through daily wear and is the usual choice for a minimalist ring. 18K gold is richer in colour and slightly softer, and suits a ring that comes off for work or sport. Both are solid gold rather than plated, and Ronora makes every ring in 14K, 18K and platinum.
Minimalist lab grown diamond rings as everyday fashion rings
With no halo or ornament to catch on things, a minimalist band is the style most often worn every day, on any finger, with or without an engagement ring. The rings here work as fashion rings for the right hand just as well as lab grown diamond engagement rings, and a lab grown diamond promise ring is often the same dainty design given with a different intention.
Frequently asked questions
Can a minimalist ring be an engagement ring? Yes. A dainty solitaire is one of the most requested engagement styles, and it stacks cleanly with a lab grown diamond wedding band later. If you are buying online for the first time, how to buy a lab grown diamond engagement ring online walks through the 4Cs, certification, metal, sizing and returns before you order.
Will a thin band scratch more easily? All gold scratches. A thin band shows it less than a wide polished one, because there is less flat surface to catch the light.
New to lab grown diamonds? Read Is a Lab Grown Diamond a Real Diamond? or start at the diamond education center.